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Pickens County Junior High School
Middle School · Pickens County · Jasper, GA
A middle school in Jasper, GA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1802 Refuge Rd, Jasper, GA 30143
- Math 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pickens County Junior High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 30% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pickens County Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,265/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jasper), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,879
Median home value
$324,900
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pickens County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,714NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pickens County Junior High School is listed in Pickens County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pickens County Junior High School
Pickens County Junior High School is a public middle school in Jasper, GA, part of Pickens County, serving approximately 603 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,711 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pickens County Junior High School
What grades does Pickens County Junior High School serve?
Pickens County Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Pickens County Junior High School?
Pickens County Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickens County Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickens County Junior High School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pickens County Junior High School rank in GA?
Pickens County Junior High School ranks #1,711 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Pickens County Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pickens County Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pickens County Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pickens County Junior High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pickens County Junior High School a charter school?
No, Pickens County Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pickens County Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Pickens County Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pickens County Junior High School?
61.9% of students at Pickens County Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 603
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pickens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (706) 253-1830
- Area population (ZIP 30143)
- 26,738
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30143; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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